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Bourges completes list of European Capitals of Culture for 2028

France is celebrating being crowned with its fifth European Capital of Culture title. This latest honour will be shared with České Budějovice (Czech Republic) and Skopje (North Macedonia).

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WATCH: Brazilian musicians mark National Samba Day on train

The celebration is inspired by the train journey of Paulo da Portela with other samba musicians when they took trains to escape police amid repression of the music genre in the early 20th century.

Food and Drink

M&S Paella Croquetas sparks food cultural appropriation debate

From Jamie Oliver's jerk rice to Uncle Roger's criticism of bad fried rice, if you come at a culture's culinary favourites, you better not miss...

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These iconic monuments in Lisbon are threatened by climate change

Two of Portugal’s most iconic monuments, the Tower of Belém and the Jeronimos Monasteryare, are under threat from climate change, a new study revealed.

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Netherlands

The Netherlands' Amersfoort named European City of the Year

Amersfoort was assessed, among other things, on its urban development qualities, but also on sustainability and how the city is managed.

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Diver finds ancient treasure trove of Roman coins off Sardinia

A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia's coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.

Scenes

Meet the guardians of Tunisia’s Sejnane pottery heritage

In partnership with Media City

"We want to present it to the world. I did not like it at first, but I became fond of it and worked with clay even though it is labour-intensive."

Scenes

Meet the children shining a spotlight on China’s ancient operatic tradition

In partnership with Media City

"Cantonese opera differs from movies because movies can have many takes. But in Cantonese Opera, every move that looks easy actually is very hard to perform with finesse."

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WATCH: Crowds gather in Spain for historic dance on stilts

People gathered in the Spanish town of Anguiano to see the Dance of the Stilts, an event held since the 17th century.

Climate Now

Can this 300-year-old landscape survive another 300 years?

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate Now visits the Sanssouci Palace and Gardens in Potsdam, Germany, a world heritage site under threat from climate change. Droughts, heatwaves, and heavy rain are all taking their toll on this historic 300-hundred-year-old landscape. Can it survive for another 300 years?

Culture news

European Heritage Days: What to see and do for free this September

You can visit museums free of charge and participate in fascinating cultural workshops in 50 European countries.

Earth News

Native tribes are inspiring each other at these summer climate camps

Native nations on the frontlines of climate change have created a ‘supporting web’ to share knowledge and access US funds.

Culture news

Cultural vandalism: Another Italian monument defaced in Florence

The series of cultural vandalism incidents across Italy continues...

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British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items

The museum says the pieces include "gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century BC to the 19th Century AD".

Culture news

"Eco-vandalism" law expected to pass in Italian Parliament

In response to the most recent act of vandalism, Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano said the government is one step closer to passing the so-called “eco-vandalism” law.

Smart Regions

The mills and fountains of Porto Santo brought back to life

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving its cultural heritage by rehabilitating its windmills and public fountains. A reconnection with the past for a unique tourist experience.

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Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

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Five unique European music traditions you may not know about

From Slovakian bagpipes to poetic duelling in Cyrpus, Europe has a lot of enchanting musical traditions. #WorldMusicDay.

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WATCH: Rope bridges preserving the Inca heritage

Every June, communities in the Cusco region, capital of the Inca empire, join efforts in making ropes out of q’oya plants to renovate the Q'eswachaka bridge.

Design

Barcelona FC play last game at Camp Nou stadium ahead of revamp

It has been a theatre of dreams for some or a cauldron of nightmares for others. Now, after more than more than six decades, football drama finally ended at Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou with the stadium shutting for a major refit.